IAD - CAE

$131 Find Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dulles Intl to Columbia departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia (IAD-CAE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to Columbia

Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:19 pmIAD-CAE
6h 19m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 9:12 amCAE-IAD
3h 32m1 stop
$209Delta
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Thu, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 19
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:24 amIAD-CAE
4h 24m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:08 pm - 6:49 pmCAE-IAD
3h 41m1 stop
$219Delta
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:49 amIAD-CAE
1h 34mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 9:10 pmCAE-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
$232United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 24
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:24 amIAD-CAE
4h 24m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 9:12 amCAE-IAD
3h 32m1 stop
$244Delta
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Wed, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 6
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:59 pmIAD-CAE
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 4:15 pmCAE-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
$245United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
12:36 pm - 2:15 pmIAD-CAE
1h 39mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 9:10 pmCAE-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
$248United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
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4:43 pm - 10:53 amIAD-CAE
18h 10m2 stops
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5:01 pm - 9:59 amCAE-IAD
16h 58m2 stops
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
11:18 am - 5:07 pmIAD-CAE
5h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:07 amCAE-IAD
3h 52m1 stop
$267American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
6:34 am - 10:47 amIAD-CAE
4h 13m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:53 amCAE-IAD
3h 38m1 stop
$269American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
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5:00 pm - 10:53 amIAD-CAE
17h 53m2 stops
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5:01 pm - 9:59 amCAE-IAD
16h 58m2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Columbia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington Dulles Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia is August, where tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $542 and $361 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$131
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 60% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia was $131 for a one-way ticket and $209 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington Dulles Airport and Columbia?

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

    The Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Columbia.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Washington Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbia with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Washington Dulles Airport and CAE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbia from Washington Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $314 or less one-way and $287 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Columbia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Columbia Metropolitan

Monday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Columbia Metropolitan to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, +1 more

Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Dulles Intl to Columbia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Columbia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dulles Intl to Columbia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8896 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

8.0 ExcellentHal, Jul 2025IAD - MSY
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Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

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